How to Make a Martini
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While variations of martinis have moved well beyond the
traditional mixture of gin and vermouth, you can't beat the original. With just
a few ingredients and simple steps, you can readily enjoy this classic cocktail
at home, but remember: The key to making the perfect martini is to think
perfectly chilled.
Step 1
ICE IS NICE
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To start, grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice cubes.
Fill the shaker all the way to the brim, as this is key to chilling the martini
while still allowing the ingredients to melt just a tiny bit of the ice into
the drink.
Step 2
ADD THE INGREDIENTS
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Add 3 1/2 ounces of your chosen high-quality vodka or gin,
and a tiny splash of dry vermouth, to the ice. Then start shaking. Shaking for
a full 30 seconds to 1 minute achieves the coveted perfect martini chill we're
after, so be sure to keep that shaker going.
Step 3
POUR IT OUT
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Pour your cocktail into a well-chilled martini glass. Place
glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before preparing your martinis, to get
that perfect martini chill.
Step 4
GARNISH & ENJOY
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Finally, garnish your drink as you'd like. Want to be
traditional? Use olives or lemon peel twists. Want to shake tradition up a bit?
Garnish with caper berries, cherry tomatoes, cocktail onions or even baby dill
pickles.
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